How to Travel from
Sofia to Lugano
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Lugano, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Lugano
Composite routes from Sofia to Lugano
Cheapest
14 h 10 min
Car
1436 km.
from $78
Fastest
2 h 6 min
Plane
Other
7 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1197 km.
from $192.39
9 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
1197 km.
from $118.48
22 h 48 min
Bus, Train
1197 km.
from $186.36
38 h 15 min
1195 km.
from $485.43
7 h 40 min
Bus, Train
1197 km.
from $124.99
7 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
1197 km.
from $255.65
7 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
1197 km.
from $173.37
23 h 45 min
1198 km.
from $101.65
25 h 45 min
1198 km.
from $5.43
Route Navigator Sofia - Lugano
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 207 м
207 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 2 km 786 м
2 km 786 м
Keep right
303 м
303 м
Keep right onto бул. Рожен
бул. Рожен, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km
3 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 695 м
3 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
3 km 51 м
3 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
483 м
483 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
45 km 994 м
45 km 994 м
Keep right
189 м
189 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Европа
Автомагистрала Европа, 106 km 513 м
106 km 513 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Београд / Beograd
Београд / Beograd, A1, 246 km 984 м
246 km 984 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A 3 toward Zagreb (HR), Сремска Митровица / Sremska Mitrovica
Zagreb (HR), Сремска Митровица / Sremska Mitrovica, A 3, 96 km 744 м
96 km 744 м
Keep right
332 м
332 м
Keep right
418 km 50 м
418 km 50 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A1 toward Trst, Koper, Postojna, Reka
Trst, Koper, Postojna, Reka, A1, 23 km 944 м
23 km 944 м
Keep right onto A1 and drive toward Logatec, Tolmin, Idija, Cerkno, Žiri
Logatec, Tolmin, Idija, Cerkno, Žiri, 2 km 769 м
2 km 769 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 102
1 km 729 м
1 km 729 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 102
1 km 928 м
1 km 928 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 102
4 km 743 м
4 km 743 м
Turn left onto Kalce
Kalce, 27 km 482 м
27 km 482 м
Turn sharp left onto Ulica Bazoviške brigade
Ulica Bazoviške brigade, 96 м
96 м
Turn right onto Bevkova ulica
Bevkova ulica, 1 km 567 м
1 km 567 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 444
1 km 500 м
1 km 500 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mirce
Mirce, 357 м
357 м
Turn sharp left onto Tovarniška cesta
Tovarniška cesta, 104 м
104 м
Turn right
40 km 627 м
40 km 627 м
Keep left onto Autostrada Villesse-Gorizia
Autostrada Villesse-Gorizia, 1 km 545 м
1 km 545 м
Keep right and take A4 toward Milano, Venezia
Milano, Venezia, A4, 94 km 395 м
94 km 395 м
Keep right onto Tangenziale di Mestre and take A57 toward VENEZIA est, Aeroporto
Tangenziale di Mestre, VENEZIA est, Aeroporto, A57, 25 km 373 м
25 km 373 м
Keep left onto Tangenziale di Mestre and drive toward Milano
Tangenziale di Mestre, Milano, 203 km 814 м
203 km 814 м
Keep right and drive toward BERGAMO
BERGAMO, 1 km 730 м
1 km 730 м
Continue onto Circonvallazione Paltriniano
Circonvallazione Paltriniano, 59 м
59 м
Keep right
257 м
257 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
183 м
183 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Circonvallazione Paltriniano
Circonvallazione Paltriniano, 405 м
405 м
Continue onto Circonvallazione Paltriniano
Circonvallazione Paltriniano, 268 м
268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Circonvallazione Pompiniano
Circonvallazione Pompiniano, 3 km 584 м
3 km 584 м
Keep right onto Circonvallazione Leuceriano and drive toward Bergamo, Longuelo
Circonvallazione Leuceriano, Bergamo, Longuelo, 380 м
380 м
Keep left onto Circonvallazione Leuceriano
Circonvallazione Leuceriano, 119 м
119 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Circonvallazione Leuceriano
Circonvallazione Leuceriano, 414 м
414 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Via Bergamo
Via Bergamo, 1 km 545 м
1 km 545 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Bergamo
Via Bergamo, 336 м
336 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Via Bergamo
Via Bergamo, 426 м
426 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Via Bergamo
Via Bergamo, 232 м
232 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Lecco
Via Lecco, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Lecco
Via Lecco, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto SS 342 Briantea
SS 342 Briantea, 1 km 248 м
1 km 248 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto SS 342 Briantea
SS 342 Briantea, 1 km 446 м
1 km 446 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 369 м
369 м
Turn slight right onto Strada statale 342 Briantea
Strada statale 342 Briantea, 327 м
327 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Strada statale 342 Briantea
Strada statale 342 Briantea, 1 km 726 м
1 km 726 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada statale 342 Briantea
Strada statale 342 Briantea, 1 km 684 м
1 km 684 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 5 km 746 м
5 km 746 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 1 km 811 м
1 km 811 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 68 м
68 м
Turn slight right onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 2 km 596 м
2 km 596 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Via Quattro Novembre
Via Quattro Novembre, 1 km 352 м
1 km 352 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Milano
Via Milano, 438 м
438 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Milano
Via Milano, 256 м
256 м
Turn sharp left onto Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 181 м
181 м
Turn slight left onto Via Alessandro Volta
Via Alessandro Volta, 160 м
160 м
Turn right onto Via Guglielmo Marconi
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 1 km 608 м
1 km 608 м
Turn left onto Via Collina
Via Collina, 73 м
73 м
Turn right onto Via Collina
Via Collina, 268 м
268 м
Turn right
70 м
70 м
Turn sharp left onto Via Como
Via Como, 1 km 683 м
1 km 683 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Via San Giorgio
Via San Giorgio, 1 km 512 м
1 km 512 м
Turn slight right onto Via San Giorgio
Via San Giorgio, 187 м
187 м
Turn left onto Via Nazionale
Via Nazionale, 1 km 906 м
1 km 906 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via San Vigilio
Via San Vigilio, 1 km 812 м
1 km 812 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Como
Via Como, 1 km 347 м
1 km 347 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Como
Via Como, 1 km 275 м
1 km 275 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Statale
Via Statale, 176 м
176 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Statale
Via Statale, 4 km 627 м
4 km 627 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Como
Via Como, 1 km 112 м
1 km 112 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 2 km 173 м
2 km 173 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 216 м
216 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 2 km 658 м
2 km 658 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Volta
Via Volta, 1 km 538 м
1 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Volta
Via Volta, 112 м
112 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Volta
Via Volta, 233 м
233 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Volta
Via Volta, 374 м
374 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Via Volta
Via Volta, 4 km 295 м
4 km 295 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 1 km 745 м
1 km 745 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 1 km 690 м
1 km 690 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Via Quattro Novembre
Via Quattro Novembre, 1 km 716 м
1 km 716 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Quattro Novembre
Via Quattro Novembre, 1 km 763 м
1 km 763 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Quattro Novembre
Via Quattro Novembre, 1 km 43 м
1 km 43 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 373 м
373 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 1 km 475 м
1 km 475 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea
Strada Provinciale ex Strada Statale 342 Briantea, 1 km 837 м
1 km 837 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto SPexSS342
119 м
119 м
Keep right onto Via Briantea and take SS342 toward Como
Via Briantea, Como, SS342, 1 km 658 м
1 km 658 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Briantea
Via Briantea, 1 km 205 м
1 km 205 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Provinciale per Lecco
Via Provinciale per Lecco, 86 м
86 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Provinciale per Lecco
Via Provinciale per Lecco, 1 km 871 м
1 km 871 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Statale per Lecco
Via Statale per Lecco, 93 м
93 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Via Statale per Lecco
Via Statale per Lecco, 2 km 37 м
2 km 37 м
Continue onto Via Briantea
Via Briantea, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Continue onto Via Dante Alighieri
Via Dante Alighieri, 1 km 718 м
1 km 718 м
Turn slight right onto Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del Popolo, 299 м
299 м
Turn left onto Via Ugo Foscolo
Via Ugo Foscolo, 94 м
94 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Lungo Lario Trieste
Lungo Lario Trieste, 1 km 136 м
1 km 136 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Borgo Vico
Via Borgo Vico, 1 km 645 м
1 km 645 м
Continue onto Largo Spluga
Largo Spluga, 271 м
271 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Bellinzona
Via Bellinzona, 1 km 314 м
1 km 314 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Bellinzona
Via Bellinzona, 1 km 722 м
1 km 722 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Bellinzona
Via Bellinzona, 1 km 831 м
1 km 831 м
Keep right onto Piazzale Anna Frank
Piazzale Anna Frank, 150 м
150 м
Turn right
122 м
122 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Keep right
64 м
64 м
Keep left
171 м
171 м
Turn right
348 м
348 м
Keep right
131 м
131 м
Keep right
22 km 91 м
22 km 91 м
Keep right and drive toward Lugano Sud
Lugano Sud, 1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
Keep left and drive toward Lugano Sud
Lugano Sud, 2 km 525 м
2 km 525 м
Turn left onto Riva Antonio Caccia
Riva Antonio Caccia, 1 km 658 м
1 km 658 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riva Vincenzo Vela
Riva Vincenzo Vela, 1 km 92 м
1 km 92 м
Turn right onto Viale Carlo Cattaneo
Viale Carlo Cattaneo, 433 м
433 м
Turn left onto Via Capelli
Via Capelli, 221 м
221 м
Continue onto Via Pietro Capelli
Via Pietro Capelli, 254 м
254 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Lugano?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Lugano is to bus which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 23h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Lugano?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Lugano?
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Lugano?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Lugano via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.
How far is it from Sofia to Lugano?
The distance between Sofia and Lugano is 1308 km. The road distance is 1479.2 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Lugano without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Lugano without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 48m and costs $141.30 - $228.26 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Lugano?
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Sofia to Lugano, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Lugano bus from?
Sofia to Lugano bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Lugano train from?
Sofia to Lugano train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
Train or bus from Sofia to Lugano?
The best way to get from Sofia to Lugano is to train which takes 38h 15m and costs $271.74 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $97.83 and takes 23h 45m.
Where does the Sofia to Lugano bus arrive?
Sofia to Lugano bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Milan Lampugnano M1 station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Lugano?
Lugano is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 09:49 in Sofia and 08:49 in Lugano.
Where does the Sofia to Lugano train arrive?
Sofia to Lugano train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Lugano?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Lugano is 1479 km. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Sofia to Lugano.
How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Lugano?
Book your Sofia to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Lugano?
There are 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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